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Singapore
Singapore to launch innovation district in Jurong
SINGAPORE – A new industrial district will be launched in Jurong to be the centre of innovation for enterprise, learning and living, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said in his budget speech on Thursday.
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Indonesia
Indonesia tells Grab, Uber to partner with transport firms
Taxi-hailing apps Grab and Uber Technologies Inc must partner with a transport business and register their cars by the end of May if they want to go on operating in Indonesia.
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Thailandia
UTCC: Drought may cut GDP by 0.6-0.8 percentage points
The drought is expected to cut economic growth by 0.6 to 0.8 of a percentage point this year, with predictions of an even more severe impact if the dry weather continues after mid-year, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce says.
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Thailandia
SET down 5.75 points at opening
Thai stocks opened down 0.41% at the start of trade this morning.
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Oman
Oman Oil in talks with banks on $1bn loan for subsidiary
State-owned firm says funds would be used to finance development of the Khazzan natural gas field
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Brasile
À venda no Brasil, lucro do Citi salta mais de 600% em 2015
Na contramão do mercado, subsidiária do banco americano lucrou R$ 894,2 milhões no ano passado com a diminuição das provisões contra calote
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Turchia
Dei -Turchia: lanciata gara appalto per acquisto 80 treni alta velocità
La Turchia progetta l’acquisto di 80 treni ad alta velocità per la metà di quest’anno. Lo ha dichiarato il Ministro dei trasporti, Binali Yıldırım, aggiungendo che il valore degli investimenti sarà vicino ai 5-6 miliardi di dollari. Il Ministero ha in progetto di acquistare 106 treni...
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USA
Blogger shows how crazy America's economy really is
The sight of people lining up to spend money on a lottery with unimaginably low odds is, to some, a charming dash of whimsy in an otherwise robust economy.
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USA
Greater Houston Partnership taps social media to reach young professionals
The Greater Houston Partnership will launch a new site Thursday to aid its efforts in recruiting and attracting young professionals to the Houston area. Late last year, a task force found that Houston produces two jobs in science, technology, engineering and math, the STEM areas, for every one student who graduates ...
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USA
Main Street Morning: New regulations expand overtime coverage to higher earners
Welcome to Main Street Morning, The Washington Post’s daily collection of news affecting entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses with a special focus on policy and government.Here’s what’s affecting my small business, my clients and other entrepreneurs today.Read full article >>